Made for Valentines day 2026, these candy hearts feature phrases from iconic gothic movies, or moments that allude to the darker side of passion.

The artist’s pick of this series is definitely my “suffer me” heart - taken from the most heart-wrenching line of Ethel Cain’s song “Nettles”, I painted this in solemn understanding of the extent it applies to me.

“A leaf? For me?” is the quote I chose from Guillermo Del Toro’s “Frankenstein”. Instantly inducted into classic gothic status, I feel this line captures the purity of love. The simple act of witnessing beauty, and seeing another person reflected in that feeling.

From the passionate and gamified opening to the now dearly beloved show, “I burn 4 U” traces back to season 1 of Bridgerton. I love a game, and I love love - and how sweet and sharp it is indeed, when a game between two people turns into a world-shaping vortex.

Finally we have “SKMALUBBD”, whose cipher is “so kiss me and let us both be damned”. This quote came from Emerald Fennel’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights - but I'd like it to be known that I agree the movie is ruined by Heathcliff being cast with a white actor….

I started with 5 hearts, but felt only 4 made the cut to be published and put up for sale. The fifth, carrying the message “till death”, may be added in later. For now I’m happy with the collection and hope to release one new candy heart a year <3.

The Gothic Candy Hearts can be found for viewing in the Original's Gallery